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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.47, 1,092.89 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.47, 1,092.89 and 241.50 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.47 : 1,092.89 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.47/1,092.89 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.47x = 1,092.89 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.47x = 263,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,932.94/728.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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